Part II: Structural Analysis
1. How many plots are there? Identify each by citing the main conflicting forces in each
specified as ____ vs.
a.
Robert vs. English Government/Kinchela/Duff
b.
Kinchela/Duff vs. Conn
c.
Robert's desire to marry Arte and retain the family plot vs. struggle against the charges being brought against him
2. In each plot, who is the protagonist? (Why?)
a. Robert- He is seen as the hero of the Irish against the English, being persecuted by the English.
b. Conn- He is the "good" character, fighting for Robert's freedom and for vengeance against Kinchela and Duff. Both men plot to kill Robert, initially, then Conn.
c. Desire to marry and live happily ever after- This desire, or spirit, lies within many Irish plays and the playwright is trying to draw a direct connection between this protagonist element and the desire in every human being for stability and happiness.
Dr. Mari K. Fielder
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3. In each plot, who is the antagonist? (Why?)
a. English...
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